Sights and Sounds of Brier Island

Looking for an opportunity to help protect coastal habitat? Join us for a morning of shoreline cleanup and trail maintenance on the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s Brier Island Nature Reserve.

Brier Island is renowned for its bird life and rare plant species, as well as its beautiful coastal views and island culture. Come join your fellow nature enthusiasts and get your hands dirty, while making a difference! 

Join us for our Sights and Sounds of Brier Island event. This will be our eighth event and we are seeking volunteers to complete shoreline cleanup and trail maintenance on our 3.5-kilometre Brier Island Coastal Trail. Lunch and snacks on the Westport oceanside deck will be provided! 

Field safety notes:

• Moderate fitness level is required.
• Repetitive motion
• 1 km walk will be required to access to the volunteer location
• There are no toilets on site.
• All tools will be provided by NCC.
• Water and snacks will be provided.

Equipment to bring with you

• closed-toe footwear
• long pants
• light layers
• rain jacket
• water bottle
• hat
• bug spray
• sunscreen
• any necessary medications

Please note:

Additional event details, including driving directions and parking instructions, will be provided closer to the event day. Please come prepared for the weather.

All local health and safety restrictions and guidelines will apply.

Questions?

Please call or email Doug van Hemessen, Nova Scotia stewardship manager, Nature Conservancy of Canada, at 902-293-0744 or doug.vanhemessen@natureconservancy.ca

Thank you to all of our generous sponsors, wonderful partners and amazing volunteers!

Information for visitors to NCC properties

When accessing Nature Conservancy of Canada Properties, please note:

1. You may be hiking/walking on terrain that may be steep, uneven, slippery, or jagged, or where solid footing is obscured by vegetation. Be sure to have good walking shoes with ankle support and treads.

2. Since you will be visiting rich natural areas, you will encounter many types of plants, and animals, on land and in the water, some of which may be dangerous or poisonous to humans. It is your responsibility to learn about the environment you’ll be visiting, and how to avoid natural threats, especially in areas inhabited by large carnivores.

3. You must help keep these areas beautiful by packing out everything you bring in, including garbage.

4. You will be enjoying the outdoors in all kinds of weather, from bright sun to snowy conditions. Be sure to check the weather before heading out and dress appropriately for the conditions.

5. Black flies/mosquitoes and other biting/stinging insects may pose a problem at certain times of the year.

6. Many of the habitats on Nature Conservancy of Canada property are ecologically sensitive, be aware of your impact, do not pick flowers, avoid crushing plants and do not feed or harass wildlife.

7. Some NCC properties are fenced and use cattle or other livestock for grazing. These animals may be unpredictable, refrain from approaching or harassing.

8. Some NCC properties contain abandoned buildings and/or mine shafts. If encountered, do no enter or approach any of these structures due to unknown hazards and risks.

9. Fires of any sort are absolutely prohibited on NCC property.

10. Even with appropriate precautions, accidents can happen. The Nature Conservancy of Canada does not provide trained medical professionals.